Ahole judge is releasing almost nothing. Faces will be blurred, nametags will be blurred, only the eldest son is allowed to view them. Supposedly the cops are facing death threats, ya think?
It looked like it was in jest above, but the Judge sited reports that the cops have supposedly received death threats already.What reason(s) are they giving for not releasing the videos from all the bodycams present? Because by far the most obvious one that is coming to everyone's mind is simply that they don't like what they are showing.
If the video supports the police version, why is the Judge blocking release of it?
Long presser, with lots of video clips today. Hard to see how the cops could be charged.
I said, I don't see how they can be charged. You going to have to prove that Brown did not drive toward the officer.I got the opposite and from the press questions, the majority of those in the room did also. The officers didn't have to shoot at him, they chose to in contradiction of the use of force policy in their own police force. The AG basically made the argument that anyone in their car that does not obey police officers, whether not moving or not moving in the direction of the officers, constitutes a threat and the officers have a right to use deadly force from the moment of that perceived threat until that threat then is neutralized. Dangerous argument if you ask me.
And to selectively release the video (without going to court to do so) after arguing only the court could release the video is sketchy as it comes.
You can argue Brown is a POS. But police officers should not be judges and executioners.
The footage I just saw on YouTube shows his car headed right at a cop.I said, I don't see how they can be charged. You going to have to prove that Brown did not drive toward the officer.
Makes you realize how important a tip really is.Gave him a ride home and then an hour later went back and executed him? Nothing wrong here folks...these are not the corrupt policemen you are looking for...
The footage I just saw on YouTube shows his car headed right at a cop.
Extremely graphic video below. Start at about the 1:13 mark.
I am not up to speed on this case but wasn't the warrant for dealing small amount of meth and cocaine? If so why we are still sending cops out to excuse a warrant in this manner for such an offense?
The footage I just saw on YouTube shows his car headed right at a cop.
Extremely graphic video below. Start at about the 1:13 mark.
I am not up to speed on this case but wasn't the warrant for dealing small amount of meth and cocaine? If so why we are still sending cops out to excuse a warrant in this manner for such an offense?
Its crappy footage but in the heat of the moment I think it is a tough call in this case. I am with you on why was this so escalated in the first place. I believe they were there to pickup a small time drug dealer for dealing drugs. They went in like they were impersonating seal team six going in for Bin Laden. As a country we need a missive shift on how we deal with drug addiction. The violent war on drugs was an epic failure from the beginning.He was actually turning and the cop did get out of the way. But, if they had shot him at that exact moment I wouldn't have had an issue. But they shot him after that and continued to shoot at him as he was driving away. I believe police officers should be peace officers. They shouldn't create situations where they are left no options or feel as if they have to kill someone.
He was actually turning and the cop did get out of the way. But, if they had shot him at that exact moment I wouldn't have had an issue. But they shot him after that and continued to shoot at him as he was driving away. I believe police officers should be peace officers. They shouldn't create situations where they are left no options or feel as if they have to kill someone.
Its crappy footage but in the heat of the moment I think it is a tough call in this case. I am with you on why was this so escalated in the first place. I believe they were there to pickup a small time drug dealer for dealing drugs. They went in like they were impersonating seal team six going in for Bin Laden. As a country we need a missive shift on how we deal with drug addiction. The violent war on drugs was an epic failure from the beginning.
Make sure to look down to see how the wheels are turning and to what degree - and factor that in to your calculation when a giant 2-ton steel bullet is in front of you and is moving towards you and can steamroll you with the push of a pedal.
Or you know - just don't fucking run from the cops like someone with the mental capacity of a 5 year old would understand.
My opinion on this one is completely uninformed and other than that short video clip I posted I have no other information on this.I saw the footage and don't think it was a close call. In fact, my take is that of the use of force standard for those officers; to try to get out of they way. And so, once you had gotten out of the way, why start shooting? In fact, the AG was asked whether he took that standard into account. He said "No".
I am not trying to be the devil's advocate here, but what if the cop had such bad aim, and was trying to aim for the tires.Nice straw man there.
My argument. 1.) At the minimum, follow the use of force standard for your jurisdiction. In this case it was to try to get out of the way. 2.) Once you have gotten out of the way and the threat has passed you (the car is driving away), there is no need to use deadly force (I believe there is case law on my side with respect to this). 2 points, no need for straw men, if you really have a rational point.
And I'm sorry, running from cops doesn't mean a cop can execute you. What fuxing world do you live in.
I am almost 100% sure that isn't allowed by any police department.I am not trying to be the devil's advocate here, but what if the cop had such bad aim, and was trying to aim for the tires.
I am almost 100% sure that isn't allowed by any police department.
you mean he was headed straight at the cop who kept side stepping in the same direction brown was turning, which looks like the cop was trying to "block him" form leaving? Granted, the angle of the camera, and in the heat of the moment it may not be the case, but there is nothing in that video that justifies shooting him.The footage I just saw on YouTube shows his car headed right at a cop.
Extremely graphic video below. Start at about the 1:13 mark.
I am not up to speed on this case but wasn't the warrant for dealing small amount of meth and cocaine? If so why we are still sending cops out to excuse a warrant in this manner for such an offense?